Adventure F series
| F Series | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paramotor |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Adventure SA |
| Status | Production completed |
| Unit cost |
US$6,500 (F1 model, 2001) |
The Adventure F series is a family of French paramotor designs that was designed and produced by Adventure SA of Méré, Yonne, for powered paragliding.[1][2][3]
Design and development
The aircraft series features a paraglider-style high-wing, single-place accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. The series was designed for portability and as a result is of small dimensions and light weight. All versions can be disassembled to be transported in the trunk of an automobile or checked as baggage on an airline flight.[1][2][3]
Factory options available included electric starting, a fuel gauge, quieter four bladed propeller and the capability to carry a second person in tandem.[1]
Variants
- F1
- The basic model of the line, powered by a 15 hp (11 kW) Solo 210 engine. The F1 can carry a pilot of 100 to 160 lb (45 to 73 kg). Sold for US$6500 in 2001.[1]
- F2
- Powered by a 15 hp (11 kW) Solo 210 engine, with the 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine optional. The F2 can carry a pilot of 130 to 185 lb (59 to 84 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2]
- F3
- Powered by a 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine, the F3 can carry a pilot of 150 to 210 lb (68 to 95 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2][3]
- F4
- Powered by a 25 hp (19 kW) Zenoah G-25 engine, the F4 can carry a pilot of 170 to 240 lb (77 to 109 kg). Sold for US$7000 in 2001.[1][2]
Specifications (F1)
Data from Cliche[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m2)
- Empty weight: 48 lb (22 kg) plus wing weight
- Fuel capacity: 2.5 U.S. gallons (9.5 L; 2.1 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 210 single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled aircraft engine, 14.5 hp (10.8 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed composite
Performance
- Cruise speed: 26 mph (23 kn; 42 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 300 ft/min (1.5 m/s)
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-20. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
- 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 62. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster UK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 3 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, page 336. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1